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MLB 2023 rule changes expected to be voted in Friday: Pitch clock, shift restriction, larger bases — Major League Baseball is about to look different. — The introduction of a pitch clock, a ban on the defensive shift and larger bases for the 2023 MLB season are expected to be approved …
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Major League Baseball competition committee to vote on rule changes Friday with eye on quickening pace of play, sources say — The Major League Baseball competition committee is set to vote Friday on rule changes that would begin in 2023 and include a first-ever pitch clock …
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
A 15-second pitch clock? The end of the shift? What you need to know about MLB's 2023 rule changes — Change is coming to the major leagues! On Friday, Major League Baseball's competition committee is set to vote on rule changes that would begin in 2023.
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Fiifi Frimpong / New York Daily News:
Max Scherzer heading to IL, tests show irritation of left oblique — Max Scherzer is heading to the 15-day injured list, Mets manager Buck Showalter announced on Wednesday. — Showalter said tests on his star pitcher's left oblique showed irritation on the muscle, which led the righty t o exit …
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Mets falter again, fall to lowly Pirates; NL East now tied — PITTSBURGH — The New York Mets built their lead in the National League East in part by feasting on also-rans. — In September, the also-rans are fighting back, and a division title that seemed almost a foregone conclusion during portions …
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Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
Explaining MLB's new 6-team per league playoff format and the advantages of the No. 3 seed
James O'Connell / New York Daily News:
Here is why it is so crucial for the Mets to hold off the Braves and win the NL East
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Prospects Willy Fañas, Keiderson Pavon suing Los Angeles Angels, alleging agreements pulled back by team — Two teenage baseball players are suing the Los Angeles Angels in a Dominican Republic court, alleging that the organization reneged on verbal agreements to sign them …
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
As Blue Jays chase playoff berth, burly ace Alek Manoah stays in attack mode: ‘He goes out and gives it’ — In a wonderful coincidence, Alek Manoah recently found himself on a rare road trip to Pittsburgh with a timely night off that allowed him to revel in the star he's become, and dream of bigger stages still.
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Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Benches clear in Baltimore as Orioles get back at Blue Jays
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Who has the edge? Dolphins vs. Patriots, to start Mike McDaniel era — Sun Sentinel columnist Chris Perkins and reporter David Furones preview the Miami Dolphins' Week 1 matchup against Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots. (, /South Florida Sun Sentinel)
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Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Tony La Russa hoping for White Sox return soon: ‘Going to be OK’ — Tony La Russa “is going to be OK,” say friends following an extensive medical checkup, and word is he's hoping to be back managing the White Sox as early as next week after stepping away from the team with an unspecified health issue.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks' Daulton Varsho says his future is pointing ‘towards the outfield’ — For years, Daulton Varsho viewed himself as a catcher. He was passionate about the position, loved the feeling of having control over a game and enjoyed being in the middle of the action.
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MLB Trade Rumors
Peter Abraham / The Boston Globe:
The Red Sox are using the Whitlock Rules to avoid shutting down Garrett Whitlock. But why? — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Garrett Whitlock is 26. But after he pitches for the Red Sox, he walks across the clubhouse looking like he's 76. — It's an old man shuffle, one careful step at time.
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Antwan Staley / New York Daily News:
Zach Wilson likely won't be available until at least Week 4 vs. Steelers, Robert Saleh reveals — The Jets are rolling with veteran Joe Flacco to start the season. And for more than just the season opener against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. — Zach Wilson just wasn't ready …
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